Bark in the Park returns to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa, with music, food and a *lot* of dog-friendly events, all benefiting the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Credit: Cathy Salustri

Bark in the Park returns to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa, with music, food and a *lot* of dog-friendly events, all benefiting the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Credit: Cathy Salustri
Tampa Bay's Riverwalk once again goes to the dogs with the annual Bark in the Park. The event, which benefits the Humane Society of Tampa Bay's programs for homeless dogs, includes a one-mile walk along the Hillsborough River, adoptable pets, a doggie bar and pop-up park, a lure course, pet costume contest, pet-friendly vendors and, of course, music and food trucks.

Bark in the Park | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa | March 23: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | $20 (suggested) | More info

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This article appears in Feb 28 – Mar 7, 2019.

Cathy's portfolio includes pieces for Visit Florida, USA Today and regional and local press. In 2016, UPF published Backroads of Paradise, her travel narrative about retracing the WPA-era Florida driving...